title: Gaultheria: Phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics.
abstract: The genus Gaultheria, comprised of approximately 134 species, is mostly used in ethnic drugs to cure rheumatism and relieve pain. Phytochemical investigations of the genus Gaultheria have revealed the presence of methyl salicylate derivatives, C₆-C₃ constituents, organic acids, terpenoids, steroids, and other compounds. Methyl salicylate glycoside is considered as a characteristic ingredient in this genus, whose anti-rheumatic effects may have a new mechanism of action. In this review, comprehensive information on the phytochemistry, volatile components and the pharmacology of the genus Gaultheria is provided to explore its potential and advance research.
authors.affiliation: School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China. shegaimei@126.com.
authors.forename: Wei-Rui
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Wen-Lin
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Qiao
authors.forename: Zi-Zhen
authors.initials: ZZ
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Xiao-Hong
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Rui
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jiang
authors.forename: Shu-Yi
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Ren-Bing
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Gai-Mei
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: She
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D031282:Gaultheria / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D064209:Phytochemicals / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D064209:Phytochemicals; D010936:Plant Extracts